The service was very attentive, and we did not have to wait to be seated. I found the restaurant decor vibrant but lacking unity. Perhaps the layout of the building and the shape of the space contributed to this impression. I call this the "stripmall effect."
I guess I would describe the cuisine as Pan-Latin or Latin-fusion. Liz and I both ordered the snapper, which came in a very flavorful tomato-based sauce laced with garlic, red onions (I'm used to yellow ones in this type of dish), and bell peppers. I'm pretty sure I tasted some white wine and cilantro in the background. The fish was served with rice, frijoles negros, and maduros. I also ordered a "tropical" salad, which included pineapple, green apple, chopped walnuts, and a fruity (probably orange-based) vinaigrette, and mofongo with seafood. The mofongo serving was a bit smaller than what I am used to, but maybe Washington Heights and Puerto Rico have thrown my calibration off. Also, the plantains were not completely mashed and formed into even a remotely spherical shape, but they tasted good nonetheless.
Unfortunately, we ran out of time before Liz had to return to work, so we did not order dessert. We'll have to return to try the coconut flan!
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